UPDATE- Removing the boot did not help at all like some others said it did. If anything, it made it worse.
Thanks for this info- I'll try this next. Do you have a picture of the plate? I'm in there, and I can't really tell what part that is. Thanks!I see this saga is still on the go. I solved my problem by moving the top plate that bolts the gearshift to to gear box back 2mm...